{"product_id":"merry-edwards-russian-river-valley-pinot-noir","title":"Merry Edwards 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerry Edwards “Russian River Valley” Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilken, fragrant, and deeply expressive, this Pinot Noir opens with black cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, orange peel, and a hint of clove, with that unmistakable Russian River glow of ripe fruit and woodland nuance. We imagine redwood forests, Ewoks, and sunsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merry Edwards Winery — one of Sonoma’s most iconic estates, founded by pioneering winemaker Merry Edwards, whose work helped define the modern identity of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. The winery remains known for richness, perfume, and precision, with a style that honors both vineyard character and California fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine; 14.5% ABV. The grapes were handpicked and hand sorted, fully destemmed, given a five-day cold soak, and aged for nine months in French oak, 37% new, resulting in a wine with depth and a velvety frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the estate’s signature wines and a beautifully complete portrait of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, blending multiple vineyard sources into a single, harmonious expression. The long, cool 2023 growing season brought aromatic definition and freshness, giving the wine both generosity and lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovely with duck breast, cedar-plank salmon, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom tart, or pork loin with cherries, but we're also loving this with a steak and broccoli stir-fry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970537132137,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/73.png?v=1773093814","url":"https:\/\/plutoswinebar.com\/products\/merry-edwards-russian-river-valley-pinot-noir","provider":"Pluto's Wine Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}